The festival will run in Austin from March 7 -16, be sure to check back for much more coverage on this year’s fest and hit the break for the full list of additions.
VISIONS:
“May the Best Man Win” (World Premiere)
Directed by Andrew O’Connor and written by Matthew Robinson, Lee Hupfield and Andrew O’Connor
Cast: Whit Thomas, Drew Tarver, Rosa Salazar
Two pranksters compete against each other in a series of increasingly outrageous stunts to win the affections of the girl they’ve both fallen for
“Yakona” (World Premiere)
Directed by Anlo Sepulveda & Paul Collins
A river’s dreams and memories told from the perspective of the water that runs through it – a visual journey from prehistoric times to the modern era along what is now known as the San Marcos River.
24 BEATS PER SECOND:
“Big in Japan” (World Premire)
Directed and written by John Jeffcoat
Cast: David Drury, Philip A Peterson, Sean Lowry, Alex Vincent, Adam Powers
Big in Japan is a comedic rock-and-roll road movie about struggling Seattle rock band, Tennis Pro, who decide to sell their tour-van and head to Tokyo for one last shot at acceptance.
“For Those About to Rock. The story of Rodrigo y Gabriela” (World Premiere)
Directed by Alejandro Franco Fernandez
The amazing and inspiring journey of Mexican guitarists ‘Rodrigo y Gabriela’ who at a very young age decided to do only what they loved the most: music.
SXGLOBAL:
“Last Hijack”
Directed by Tommy Pallotta and Femke Wolting
A true tale of survival in Somalia told from the pirate’s perspective. Combining animation with documentary storytelling.
FESTIVAL FAVORITES:
“What We Do in the Shadows”
Directed and written by Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement
Cast: Jermaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Jonathan Brugh, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer
From Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement who shared writing, directing and acting duties— What We Do In the Shadows is a hilarious comedy chock full of one-liners that showcases whether you’re immortal or human—life is better with friends.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
“The Doug Benson Movie Interruption”
Comedian Doug Benson and a few funny friends take over the theater’s front row, providing a live comedy soundtrack to the classic film onscreen.
“Hannibal Buress Live From Chicago” (World Premiere)
Director: Marcus Raboy
Hannibal Buress’ newest stand-up hour, Live From Chicago, is premiering at SXSW before it’s on Comedy Central, March 29th.
